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Attempted traffic stop turns into chase, hostage situation An attempted traffic stop Wednesday afternoon led to a brief hostage situation in Jefferson City. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 4:33pm

Two injured in Jefferson City crash Two people were hurt in a crash Tuesday night in Jefferson City. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 8:30am

Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce releases community survey results Resources for businesses, attractiveness to retired people and access to technical training were some of the areas highlighted in the results of a community survey by the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce, which were released Tuesday. by Emily Cole Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Lincoln University lecture series to feature former Trump national security advisor K.T. McFarland, who most recently served as deputy national security advisor to President Donald J. Trump, is scheduled to speak Thursday at Lincoln University. by Phillip Sitter Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Gov. Parson creates office to grow number of apprentices Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order Tuesday, creating a state office for apprenticeships and work-based learning. by Phillip Sitter Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Taos family, city settle 2013 crosswalk lawsuit The family of a woman from Taos has reached a settlement with Jefferson City in connection with a lawsuit filed in 2013 over a city crosswalk where she was struck by a vehicle. by Jeff Haldiman Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Appeal court upholds sexual assault conviction The Western District Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of a Jefferson City man in a sexual assault case but ordered Tuesday a hearing take place for his prison sentence in the case. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Heroes Outreach Program hosts veterans breakfast in California The Heroes Outreach Program, a nonprofit geared toward stemming military veteran suicides in communities in the Mid-Missouri area, introduced itself to a packed crowd in California at its Veterans Day breakfast Monday. by Austin Hornbostel Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Lincoln University hosts education policy-focused retreat for state lawmakers Leaders of the Senate’s education and House workforce development committees said Tuesday they looked forward to the sharing of ideas about education-policy topics including teacher recruitment and retention at a two-day retreat for Missouri legislators at Lincoln University. by Phillip Sitter Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

South Brooks stormwater project enters final phase The Cole County Commission has approved an agreement for engineering services for the third phase of stormwater improvements on South Brooks Drive. by Jeff Haldiman Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Cole County budget projected to increase in 2020 The Cole County Commission on Tuesday got its first look at the proposed 2020 budget for the county, which would grow by more than $1. by Jeff Haldiman Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Panel: Expanding Medicaid would make state healthier Panelists discussed the possibility of Medicaid expansion for Missouri at Missouri River Regional Library Tuesday night. by Joe Gamm Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 11:43pm

Salvation Army shelter offers cold cots again The Salvation Army of Jefferson City's Center of Hope has opened its cold cots program since Sunday night after bitterly cold weather hit Central Missouri early and quickly this fall. by Joe Gamm Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 11:43pm

Smart911 technology launches in Jefferson City A new tool for the Jefferson City 911 system officially launched Tuesday, and authorities said this technology puts the local emergency dispatch service among the most sophisticated in the state. by Jeff Haldiman Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 11:38pm

Second high school designs shown to Blair Oaks school board The Blair Oaks R-2 Board of Education took a digital "walk down the hall" of the second high school during a work session Tuesday night. by Danisha Hogue Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 11:36pm

Portion of Adams Street closes Thursday The 200 block of Adams Street in Jefferson City will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 2:40pm

Jefferson City man wins $20,000 on Scratchers ticket A Jefferson City man recently won $20,000 playing a holiday Scratchers game from the Missouri Lottery. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 2:30pm

Attorney General reports Medicare call scam Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is warning Missourians about a recent increase in robocalls purporting to be a Medicare representative. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 2:30pm

South Callaway raises Honor Flight funds Students, teachers and employees of South Callaway R-2 have been working to raise funds for Central Missouri Honor Flight. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City School District considers 5th-, 6th-grade buildings Findings from the Jefferson City School District facility focus group show two fifth- and sixth-grade buildings could solve K-8 space needs. by Danisha Hogue Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City, Cole County to educate public about geographic information systems In an effort to bring recognition to the geographic information systems that contribute more to our lives than we may know, Jefferson City and Cole County are partnering to host a GIS Day Open House event. by Emily Cole Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City man sentenced to 4 years to charges in separate cases A Jefferson City man has been sentenced to four years in prison for pleading guilty to charges in two separate cases. by News Tribune Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

School and weather-related announcements for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 Here are school and weather-related announcements for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 12:00am